Manny Pacquiao’s advisor, Michael Koncz, responded to Brandon Rios’ recent aggressive statements by saying, “I hope that he tries to do what he’s saying that he’s going to do, and that way, the fans will get their money’s worth.”

Lucas Matthysse: “I’m not concerned about the judges against Lamont Peterson. Not at all, because, like I said before, I’m going to end the fight earlier. I’m coming in with the mentality to win by KO.”

Freddie Roach said he gave Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. an ultimatum prior to ageeing to train him for his next fight on Aug. 3: “The first day that you miss, Julio, I can’t tolerate that. I’m going to send you home or something.”